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TOP SUMMERTIME LURES Deep-diving crankbaits, drop-shots, plastic worms, plastic minnows Summertime in the mid-South means cranking ledges, still catching them old-school with long casts and deep divers

The rod is equipped with premium stainless steel, high-density line guides with Zirconium inserts

To set the hook, lift the rod tip quickly but not violently

An 8.2:1 gear ratio delivers rapid line pickup useful for burning big lures back for a second cast at a following fish while a drag ceiling around 8kg, though not the highest on this list, is delivered with a consistency reviewers describe as noticeably smoother under sustained pressure than cheaper alternatives with higher numbers on paper

And while the Striker Vivid does not include maps, it is GPS enabled with Garmins QuickDraw technology